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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: jems on October 31, 2010, 09:55:57 pm

Title: what blade to use?
Post by: jems on October 31, 2010, 09:55:57 pm

cutting 1/2in. oak was is the best blade to use when cutting  detailed fretwork

Title: Re: what blade to use?
Post by: dgman on October 31, 2010, 10:06:03 pm

Hey Jems, for 1/2" oak I would use either an Olsen #2R or 5R or a flying Dutchman UR 1 or FD UR3. The Flying Dutchman blades can be found at www.mikesworkshop.com. The Olsen blades can be found at Woodcraft stores or at www.sloanswoodshop.com.

Title: Re: what blade to use?
Post by: julief on November 01, 2010, 08:11:38 am

I agree with dgman, but I use either the FD UR or Olsen Platinum series of blades.  The platinum are still reverse tooth blades but are longer lasting and seem to stay "on line" easier.  With Oak, the blade likes to follow the grain.

Title: Re: what blade to use?
Post by: Russ C on November 01, 2010, 08:25:09 am

I use only Flying Dutchman Blades.  The FD-UR No. 1 or FD-UR No. 3 will work for you. You can purchase them from Mike at

http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm (http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm)

Title: Re: what blade to use?
Post by: julief on November 01, 2010, 08:40:00 am

Also, Jems,  slow your saw down a bit and breath.  You might also want to tape your piece because oak tends to burn.